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Minerve Enchères

194 - Light cavalry sabre, 1880 trial model
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Estimate €200 - €300
Description
Light cavalry sabre, 1880 trial model Leather-covered hilt with embossed pattern, brass fittings, stamped and marked. Straight blade with a flat back, engraved ‘MRE D’armes de CHATT March 1880 CAVRIE Légère’, with hollow edges. Sheath made of sheet iron with two bands, one of which bears the guard’s serial number (serial number 20) Length: 104.5 cm. ABE. Model mentioned by Jean ONDRY in his book “French Sabres of the Third Republic”.
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About the sale Sabres and headgear from the 19th century and the First World War
Auction location
Auction time 10/10/2026 at 11:00 AM
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